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Reflections on an emotional afternoon

“While I am here I will give everything because these supporters deserve that at the very least.

“I just play and I will continue to give my all. It’s going very well.”

Benkovic has formed a formidable partnership with Dedryck Boyata at the back and played the final 18 minutes alongside the Belgian international in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Livingston, a result that took Celtic to the Scottish Premiership summit.

Benkovic is learning a lot from his more experienced team-mate.

“Dedryck and I understand each other very well on the pitch,” said Benkovic. “That can get better if we play some more together but it is the coach who picks the team.

Filip Benkovic heads in his first Celtic goal, coming in a 5-0 win over Hearts (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

“Since I have come to this club what I see is that every player gives everything not just on the pitch but on the training ground too.

“I feel like I have already learned a lot from Dedryck and he is a very important player for the team because he has so much experience.

“But there are lots of players who want to play. I just have to keep working hard and give everything to be in the team.”